Denver Businesses Close Friday to Support Anti-ICE Nationwide Shutdown

Over 120 businesses in the Denver metro area join nationwide strike condemning actions of immigration and border agents.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:55pm

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Over 120 businesses in the Denver metro area closed their doors on Friday, joining a nationwide general strike condemning the actions of immigration and border agents in Minneapolis this month. Federal agents shot and killed two American citizens in the past few weeks, and now activists are calling for people to stay home from work, school and avoid shopping.

Why it matters

The nationwide strike is a response to recent incidents involving federal immigration and border agents, including the shooting deaths of two American citizens. The business closures in Denver aim to show solidarity with the anti-ICE movement and put economic pressure on the government to change its policies and practices.

The details

Businesses like Good Bones coffee shop and Sap Sua Vietnamese restaurant closed on Friday to participate in the nationwide strike. The coffee shop had been selling anti-ICE lattes, with proceeds going to support resources for migrants. The restaurant owner said it was difficult to take the financial hit, but they felt it was important to take a stand against the government's treatment of immigrants and people of color.

  • Federal agents shot and killed two American citizens in the past few weeks.
  • Businesses in Denver closed on Friday, January 30, 2026 to join the nationwide strike.

The players

Good Bones

A coffee shop off Colfax Avenue in Denver that closed on Friday to participate in the nationwide strike.

Carson Allen

The owner of Good Bones coffee shop.

Sap Sua

A Vietnamese restaurant in Denver that also closed on Friday to join the nationwide strike.

Ni Nguyen

The chef and owner of Sap Sua restaurant.

Casa de Paz

An organization in Denver that provides aid to immigrants, which Good Bones has been donating proceeds to from their anti-ICE lattes.

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What they’re saying

“It's really about solidarity right now.”

— Carson Allen, Owner, Good Bones coffee shop (CBS News)

“It's developing a response to show the government that they can't continue behaving in this fashion, that it's going to be costly for them when the people unite.”

— Ni Nguyen, Chef and Owner, Sap Sua restaurant (CBS News)

“We are going to lose money, but I don't care. It's not about the money right now. It's about being as loud as we possibly can with what we feel is change that needs to happen in this country and in our community.”

— Carson Allen, Owner, Good Bones coffee shop (CBS News)

What’s next

The businesses that closed on Friday plan to reopen on Saturday and continue serving their anti-ICE products, with proceeds going to support immigrant aid organizations.

The takeaway

The business closures in Denver are part of a nationwide effort to economically pressure the government and raise awareness about the treatment of immigrants and people of color by federal agents. By taking a financial hit, these businesses are demonstrating their commitment to standing up for their values and supporting their immigrant community members.